The 2020 Pavie from Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, is a Bordeaux Blend composed of 50% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon. This full-bodied red wine has an alcohol content of 15.0% and is sealed with a cork.

James Suckling rates this wine a perfect 100 points, describing it as having "aromas that are already exceptional, showing crushed-stone, limestone and salt character to the dark fruit and bark." He notes its "ultra fine tannins" and predicts "true greatness" for this vintage (jamessuckling.com, 5/18/2021).

Jeb Dunnuck also awards it 100 points, calling it "pure perfection in red wine," and praises its "sensational bouquet of crème de cassis, smoked tobacco, chocolaty oak, graphite, white truffle, and hints of flowers." Dunnuck highlights its "perfect integration of its fruit, oak, and tannins," describing it as a wine that "needs to be tasted to be believed" (jebdunnuck.com, 3/29/2023).

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gives it a near-perfect score of 99 points, noting its "opaque purple-black color" and aromas of "plum pudding, blueberry pie and dark chocolate-covered cherries." The review elaborates on its "very firm yet wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins and seamless freshness," concluding that it’s "as hedonic as it is cerebral this year" (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 5/20/2021).

Decanter rates the wine at 97 points, appreciating its "smooth from the get-go" texture and "beautiful balancing acidity." Describing it as "more calm and quiet than expected," Decanter notes its "clear depth and length" and "lovely creamy texture" (Decanter, 1/3/2023).

Wine Enthusiast’s barrel sample assessment gives it a range of 94-96 points, describing it as "big, bold and rich with solid black fruits and dense tannins." The review mentions its "perfumed, balanced finish" (Wine Enthusiast).

Vinous scores it at 99 points, calling it "one of the wines of the year." Antonio Galloni highlights its "rich, inky and wonderfully vibrant" character and "soaring Cabernet Franc aromatics" (Vinous, 6/1/2021).

Finally, The Wine Independent also awards it 100 points, praising its "flamboyant notes of black and red cherries, black raspberries, and juicy plums" and its "tightly wound and super-intense" palate. Lisa Perrotti-Brown concludes that it is "gorgeous" (The Wine Independent, 12/13/2023).

Overall, the 2020 Pavie is highly acclaimed for its exceptional complexity, balance, and aging potential, making it a standout vintage from this esteemed producer.